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BP53 GUD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,549 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and pads look low advise replacement

Imbalance is on front

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,211 miles

Front brake discs worn (pads 3000 miles)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,534 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,757 miles

all 4 tyres walls cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2007 25,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres walls cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2006 21,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front & rear nimber plates incorrectly formed but (CAN NOT BE MISS READ)

both front brake pads wearing

both rear tyres walls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,434 miles

both front & rear nimber plates incorrectly formed but (CAN NOT BE MISS READ)

both front brake pads wearing

both rear tyres walls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BP53 GUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP53 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP53 GUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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